Crazed Stalker Sent Envelopes of Cash to Terrified Ex-Emmerdale Star After Tracking Her Address on Google Maps

A deeply unsettling real-life ordeal has emerged involving former Emmerdale star Daisy Campbell, after it was revealed that a stalker tracked down her home address using online mapping tools and began sending envelopes stuffed with cash and disturbing love letters. The case has sent shockwaves through the soap world, not only because of its severity, but because of how chillingly it mirrored a storyline Daisy herself once played out on screen.

Daisy, now 22, became a household name after joining Emmerdale in 2011 at just seven years old, portraying Amelia Spencer for more than a decade. But behind the scenes, her transition away from the ITV soap was overshadowed by fear and anxiety as a stranger’s fixation escalated into a sustained campaign of harassment.

The man at the centre of the case, Lyle Cook, 39, from Telford in Shropshire, admitted to stalking Daisy over a period spanning more than a year. Between January 2024 and February 2025, Cook allegedly sent repeated unsolicited packages to the actress’s home, including envelopes filled with money and handwritten letters expressing obsessive affection. Investigators later confirmed that he had located Daisy’s private address using Google Maps — a detail that only heightened concerns over how easily public figures can be targeted.

For Daisy, the experience was profoundly distressing. Friends say the arrival of the packages left her constantly on edge, unsure when the next delivery might come or how far Cook’s obsession might go. The letters, described as “twisted” by those familiar with the case, went far beyond fan admiration and crossed into fixation, blurring the line between fantasy and reality in a way that left the actress fearful for her safety.

The situation escalated further when Cook allegedly attempted to arrange a meeting with Daisy, prompting her to report the behaviour to police. Authorities took the matter seriously, recognising the potential danger posed by persistent stalking behaviour, and Cook was later made subject to a stalking protection order.

In September, Cook appeared before magistrates in Telford, where he admitted the offence. The court handed him a 12-month conditional discharge and ordered him to pay a £161 fine. More significantly, he was given a strict five-year ban prohibiting any form of contact with Daisy — direct or indirect — under any circumstances.

A source close to the situation described the relief felt by those around Daisy once the case reached court. “This was extremely concerning for Daisy,” they said. “Knowing that someone was fixated on her and had taken steps to find her home was frightening. She absolutely did the right thing by reporting it. There’s a lot of relief that it was taken seriously and dealt with properly.”

The ordeal is made all the more unsettling by the parallels with Daisy’s on-screen life. Just two years earlier, Emmerdale aired a storyline in which Amelia Spencer became the target of a stalker, exploring the psychological toll of unwanted attention and fear. At the time, Daisy was praised for her sensitive and authentic performance. Few could have imagined that she would later face a disturbingly similar situation in real life.

Industry figures have since highlighted the case as a stark reminder of the vulnerability of young actors, particularly those who grow up in the public eye. Daisy spent most of her childhood and teenage years on one of Britain’s most watched soaps, and while fame brought opportunity, it also exposed her to risks that few are prepared for at such a young age.

The stalking case unfolded against the backdrop of a major professional upheaval for Daisy. At the end of last year, she was written out of Emmerdale after producers decided there were no longer viable storylines for Amelia. The decision came suddenly, leaving Daisy reeling.

Speaking candidly about her exit, she admitted the abrupt nature of it had shaken her confidence. “It was so out of the blue,” she said. “You do just get into a bit of a hole of, ‘Oh God, can I actually do this?’ It was weird because it was so abrupt. I just had a feeling — I always get gut feelings.”

Her character’s departure saw Amelia leave the village for Leicester following the conviction of manipulative boyfriend Tom King, bringing a turbulent chapter to a close. But while Amelia’s story reached a neat conclusion, Daisy’s real-life challenges were only just beginning.

Since leaving the soap, Daisy has worked to rebuild her sense of normality away from the relentless scrutiny of television fame. She now runs a Pilates studio in Pontefract, Yorkshire, focusing on wellness and personal growth. Friends say the move has helped her regain a sense of control after a period marked by uncertainty, loss, and fear.

The stalking case has reignited conversations within the entertainment industry about safeguarding performers, particularly young women, from obsessive behaviour. While fan admiration is often seen as part and parcel of fame, cases like Daisy’s highlight how easily that admiration can turn dangerous when boundaries are ignored.

Legal experts have also pointed to the role of technology in modern stalking cases. The fact that Cook was able to locate Daisy’s address online has raised fresh concerns about digital privacy and the unintended consequences of publicly available data.

Despite the trauma, those close to Daisy say she has shown remarkable resilience. By coming forward and involving the authorities, she not only protected herself but also sent a powerful message about the importance of taking stalking seriously — no matter who the victim is.

As the five-year restraining order now stands, Daisy can finally begin to move forward without the constant fear of unwanted contact. But the impact of the experience will not be easily forgotten. For a young woman who spent much of her life portraying drama on screen, the reality proved far more frightening than fiction.

Her story serves as a sobering reminder that behind the glamour of soap stardom are real people, facing real dangers — and that vigilance, support, and swift action remain essential in protecting those thrust into the public eye.